How to Make Simple Knitted Slippers Without a Seam on the Sole

Here is a clear, detailed, and beginner-friendly tutorial for making simple knitted slippers without a seam on the sole, perfect for using leftover yarn.
This method keeps the sole smooth and comfortable and is easy enough for beginners 🧶👣

How to Make Simple Knitted Slippers Without a Seam on the Sole

(Perfect for Leftover Yarn)

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Size

Adult medium (easy to adjust for any foot size)

Why This Method Is Great

✔ No seam on the sole → more comfortable to walk in
✔ Uses scraps or leftover yarn
✔ Simple construction
✔ Can be made on 2 needles

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Leftover medium-weight yarn (Category 4)

  • You can mix colors for a fun, scrappy look

• Knitting needles: Two straight needles, US 7–8 (4.5–5 mm)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Basic Knitting Skills Used

• Cast on

• Knit stitch (k)

• Purl stitch (p)

• Knit two together (k2tog)

• Pick up stitches

• Bind off

Stitch Pattern

• Sole: Garter stitch (knit every row)

• Upper: Stockinette or garter stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Knit the Sole (No Seam!)

The sole is knit in one piece, so no sewing is needed later.

1. Cast on 24 stitches

2. Knit every row (garter stitch)

3. Continue until the sole measures the length of your foot

   • Approx. 9 inches (23 cm) for adult medium

Adjust length for your foot—this is the most important step.

Step 2: Pick Up Stitches Around the Sole

1. Do not bind off

2. Knit across the top edge

3. Pick up stitches evenly along both long sides and the cast-on edge

4. You should have about 60–70 stitches total

This creates the slipper walls without sewing the sole.

Step 3: Knit the Foot Upper

1. Knit 2 rows in garter stitch

2. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

3. Knit until the piece reaches the top of your foot

Step 4: Shape the Toe

1. On a knit row:

   • K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog

2. Purl the next row normally

3. Repeat until 20 stitches remain

Step 5: Finish the Top

1. Knit 2 more garter stitch rows

2. Bind off loosely

Step 6: Sew Only the Back Seam

• Fold the slipper at the heel

• Sew only the back seam

✔ No seam on the sole
✔ Very comfortable fit

Using Leftover Yarn

• Change colors every few rows

• Use darker yarn for the sole

• Join yarns with simple knots and hide ends inside

Optional Finishing Touches

• Pick up stitches around the opening and knit a cuff

• Add non-slip fabric paint to the sole

• Add a pom-pom or button

Size Adjustments

• Smaller feet: Cast on fewer sole stitches

• Larger feet: Cast on more stitches

• Always adjust the sole length, not just stitch count

Beginner Tips

✔ Try the sole on as you knit
✔ Use tight stitches for durability
✔ Weave in ends as you go
✔ Slippers are forgiving—don’t worry about mistakes

🎉 Congratulations!
You’ve made comfortable, seam-free knitted slippers using leftover yarn—perfect for cozy home wear or thoughtful handmade gifts.

If you’d like, I can:

• Turn this into a 1-page printable pattern

• Make a kids or baby version

• Create a no-purl version

• Add step-by-step diagrams

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